Theaster Gates Chosen to Design 95th Street CTA Station Artwork

By DNAinfo Staff on July 12, 2013 7:49am

CHICAGO — The CTA is enlisting the help of Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates to design artwork for its planned $240 million terminal at the 95th and Dan Ryan Red Line station.

The project, expected to cost $1.3 million, would be the largest art project in the CTA's history, according to the agency. Ten people would be hired for the project that would also establish an apprenticeship program for local students.

“This new station will be a showcase destination, offering a modern, safe and pedestrian-friendly transit center with fewer delays and shorter travel times,” said CTA President Forrest Claypool in a statement.